Miguel Afonso Caetano<p>"During a recent meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, NASA officials highlighted the growing risks facing the ISS. The presence of cracks and persistent air leaks, some of which were identified using floating tea leaves, underscore the urgency of the situation. NASA plans to deorbit the ISS by 2030, with SpaceX developing a U.S. Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) to facilitate this process. However, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has suggested that the deorbiting should happen sooner, adding complexity to the situation. Musk’s comments, combined with his assertion that the ISS has “served its purpose,” have sparked debate. Despite his conflict of interest, given SpaceX’s involvement, Musk’s influence is undeniable. The panel’s report may inadvertently support his stance, highlighting the critical phase the ISS has entered and the necessity for swift, strategic action."</p><p><a href="https://www.sustainability-times.com/sustainable-business/policy/nasa-says-were-on-the-brink-alarming-new-report-reveals-imminent-emergency-crash-risk-for-the-entire-space-station/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">sustainability-times.com/susta</span><span class="invisible">inable-business/policy/nasa-says-were-on-the-brink-alarming-new-report-reveals-imminent-emergency-crash-risk-for-the-entire-space-station/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/NASA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NASA</span></a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/Space" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Space</span></a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/SpaceExploration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SpaceExploration</span></a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/ISS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ISS</span></a></p>